Arts Council Nelson administers the Nelson City Creative Communities Scheme on behalf of Creative New Zealand and Nelson City Council. Grants contribute toward arts based projects that clearly demonstrate community benefits. Please refer to guidelines below.

THERE ARE TWO FUNDING ROUNDS EACH YEAR IN AUGUST AND MARCHTHE NEXT ROUND CLOSES 1ST MARCH 2019.

TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION FORM: Please click link above. Alternatively, contact us if you would like one mailed to you or collect one from the ACN Office:

If you are interested in finding out how to become involved as an assessor for this scheme, please contact: Lloyd Harwood - CCS Administrator on 03 548 4640 or Email artscouncilnsn@gmail.com

CREATIVE COMMUNITIES—NELSON CITY SCHEME

For projects that take place within the Nelson City Council wards only

For project assistance up to a usual maximum of approximately $1200 per allocation, although worthy projects requiring greater assistance will be considered: refer to allocated grants in grants recipients list in the right panel ->

Funding decisions are usually confirmed within six weeks from closing date

The Creative Communities Nelson City Scheme Administrator Lloyd Harwood may be contacted via this site should any potential applicants require any assistance in project preparations, applications or have other enquiries.

CCS GUIDELINES

Funding Criteria To be successful, applications for support under the CCS must show that the proposed project meets one or more of these three funding criteria-

Broad Community Involvement - the project will create opportunities for local communities to engage with and participate in arts activties.

Diversity - The project will support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities, enriching and promoting their uniqueness and cultural diversity.

Young People - The project will enable and encourage young people (under 18) to engage with and actively participate in the arts.

GENERALGrants are assisted with support from Creative New Zealand, Nelson City Council and Arts Council Nelson. Assistance is in the form of Grants only. Groups or individuals may apply. Individuals must be sponsored by an incorporated society or legal body that will be responsible for administrating the funds.

Assistance from the appropriate Funding Scheme must be acknowledged in advertising, publicity material & other relevant documents. The appropriate schemes logo will be provided for this purpose.

ACN & CNZ may also ask for material to be supplied for promotional display purposes.